New Delhi [India], Jan. 30 (NT): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Khelo India School Games at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The Khelo India programme has been introduced to revitalize the sports culture in the nation at grassroots level and make India a sporting nation.

In keeping with Prime Minister Modi's vision, Khelo India is likely to help scout young talent from the schools in various disciplines and groom them as future sports champions.

Talented players recognized in priority sports disciplines at various levels will be offered annual financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh per annum for eight years.

India, in the last few years, has made steady progress in the field of sports and Over the upcoming nine days, as The Khelo India School Games are being held from 31st January to 8th February 2018 in New Delhi.Under-17 players will compete for 199 gold medals, 199 silver medals and 275 bronze medals in across 16 disciplines: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Shooting, Swimming, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.

The inaugural games ceremony will conclude on February 8, 2018. (NT)